A technical tour was organized to Fruit and Vegetable Drying and Packaging Facilities, Mushroom Cultivation Greenhouses, Distillation Center and Soilless Strawberry Production Facilities

A technical trip was organized by the Food Processing Department of our Vocational School to the Tarsus Municipality Fruit and Vegetable Drying and Packaging Facility within the scope of drying technology, fruit and vegetable technology, food technology and food packaging courses in order to reinforce theoretical education in the field.

Drying facilities

  Within the scope of the program, the students were first explained the stages of all the processes carried out in the drying facilities by experts in the field. Then, the students experienced it by applying it personally under the supervision of experts. Information was given about the facility's job opportunities, internship opportunities and expectations from graduates.

Mushroom Cultivation Greenhouses

We visited the mushroom cultivation greenhouses belonging to Tarsus Municipality and received extensive information about mushroom cultivation and automation systems. The importance and sustainability of this production in terms of Food Technology, Gastronomy and Agriculture were emphasized.

Distillation Center

It was emphasized that rosemary, which belongs to Tarsus Municipality and is the geographically indicated plant of the region, is an economically value-added product, which stages it goes through while extracting its oil by distillation method and in which areas it is used after its oil is extracted. Information was given that many people were employed thanks to this production.

 Soilless strawberry production greenhouses

Information was received by responsible and authorized persons about the soilless strawberry production facility, which is rare in the region.

Tarsus Waterfall

Group photographs were taken at Tarsus Waterfall, one of the important natural and cultural values of Tarsus. Students were given free time for rest and exploration.

The technical trip was held on October 22, 2026; Head of Department Dr. Lecturer Member Ayşin Güzel Değer, Lecturer. See. Taha Tan, Lecturer. See. Merve Çarıkcıoğlu and Lecturer. Dr. Günseli Bobuş Alkaya, and Food Technology Program students attended.

The event, which made significant contributions to the professional development and sectoral vision of the students, ended with a group photo.

We would like to thank Mersin University Rectorate, Technical Sciences Vocational School Directorate, and Tarsus Municipality Agricultural Services Directorate for their support in carrying out the event.